The technology employed in building and
sustaining energy-efficient homes has advanced dramatically
during the past few years. Simultaneously, with population
and resource consumption numbers at record levels, the
demand for environmentally friendly, "green" building
materials has increased as homeowners become more educated
about the importance of energy conservation and the
potential health benefits associated with "green" living.
These recent technological advances are often used in new
construction, but what about existing homes? How can today's
homeowner make their home energy efficient while doing their
part to ensure a better future?
It's a simple solution: contact
AppleBlossom Insulators
Creating greater energy efficiencies in your home is one of
the most effective and easy-to-implement eco-friendly
improvements you can achieve. AppleBlossom's "green"
cellulose insulation materials are not only healthier for
you and your family than standard fiberglass insulation,
they are also made of recycled materials to produce less of
an effect on the environment - and they simply work better!
At AppleBlossom, we're passionate about
making a difference, and committed to helping provide a
warm, comfortable home for all - while conserving energy and
generating cost savings for the homeowner. We guarantee our
clients will see savings of 20-40% on their energy bills
once they've implemented a custom solution for their home
using our superior insulation products.
Why does it pay to use cellulose
vs. fiberglass?
The key to AppleBlossom Insulation's affordable,
environmentally sound, energy-saving solutions is our use of
cellulose insulation materials. Cellulose is made from 85%
recycled newspaper, and as a hollow product, it will not
conduct heat. It was created as an acoustical product and
provides exceptional sound insulation and buffering, and it
is treated with non-toxic fire retardants, which increases
the amount of time you and your loved ones have to escape a
home in the event of a fire.
Fiberglass is made from actual glass that is blown or spun
into fibrous threads. It is a conductor of heat and energy,
and as such, can trap heat - up to 140 degrees -- inside
your home, making it more difficult and expensive to cool in
the spring and summer.
Additionally, by using recycled paper, cellulose insulation
helps prevent the release of the greenhouse gas methane into
the environment by reusing the paper products that would
otherwise be sent to a landfill to decompose.
How does the process work?
The first step in creating a more energy efficient, quieter
and safer home is to contact AppleBlossom Insulators to
schedule an energy audit. AppleBlossom's experts will apply
negative air pressure to test for any air loss at windows,
plumbing pipes, bypasses or any place where energy might
seep out of your home. This will determine which areas need
shoring up, or new insulation solutions. Leakage in an air
distribution system can cause up to 50% of the
climate-controlled air to escape prior to reaching your
living space. This type of leakage also pulls in mold
spores, moisture and dusty air from crawl spaces and attics.
Our skilled technicians will also measure the efficiency and
performance of your major appliances, including furnaces,
lighting and more. Based on the audit results,
AppleBlossom's highly trained staff will design a custom
energy-saving solution for your home, sealing and insulating
to the Department of Energy's recommended standards.
AppleBlossom Insulators: Naturally
Better
Apple Blossom Insulators' products are those recommended by
the Department of Energy and are part of the ENERGY STAR®
program. ENERGY STAR® certified homes receive a rate
discount from Duke Power, and they traditionally provide
additional value during resale. With certified Energy Raters
on staff, AppleBlossom Insulators is uniquely qualified to
walk a homeowner, or builder, through the ENERGY STAR®
certification process.
At AppleBlossom, we make a difference - a difference felt
and heard by homeowners, and a difference in the way people
think about and implement affordable, practical energy
conservation measures that will help ensure a better
tomorrow.
Join us in making a difference!
Contact
Us Today!
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